Will there be a Kinetic Grand Championship this year? Will big crowds gather in all the usual Glory spots to cheer on their favorite teams in just a few short weeks? No. … But, it wouldn’t be the beginning of summer in Humboldt without the insanity which keeps us sane, so there can’t NOT be a Kinetic something.

Memorial Day Weekend Kinetic Universe will present the “2020 Kinetic Sculpture in Place”, a three day online human powered art event May 23rd, 24th, and 25th. Artists, engineers, athletes, and Glory hogs of all ages will compete in the traditional categories of Art, Speed, Engineering, and Pageantry plus some online exclusive awards just for this year (we all hope.) This event will be open to all members of the community who are able to meet the Kinetic challenges, and is not limited to previously registered race teams.

Kinetic Universe is calling on KGC teams and volunteers to help us craft the specific challenges. Teams will perform the challenges and record themselves, then submit videos by a pre-Memorial Day weekend deadline. Check out the categories and criteria on our planning page, then send your ideas to Kinetic Universe by Wednesday April 8th. Event rules and registration will then be published by April 15th, and everyone can get to work!

kineticgrandchampionship.com/online-event-planning

If you have time and skills to offer Kinetic Universe, we’d be happy to have more help with this brand-new-totally-being-built-right-now – version of Kinetic Madness. On our volunteer page you can find more information about ways to get involved.